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Wednesday, 30 October 2024 22:32
Laity of the Chevalier Family, Southern California
Laity of the Chevalier Family, Southern California A word of appreciation to Southern California for their interest in our Australian Province website and Facebook page. For their frequent visits, clicking like and love And for sharing posts with their Facebook page followers And thanks to members of the Gmeiner family…
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 09:22
Letter from Vietnam… Uncle Bob
Letter from Vietnam… Uncle Bob I hope you are all doing okay down there in UC, the Vietnamese word for Australia. It is nearly the end of October so I thought I had better write you a quick note before we get to November's All Souls and All Saints Days…
Monday, 28 October 2024 22:31
Moacir Goulart de Figuredo MSC – Provincial to Bishop
Moacir Goulart de Figuredo MSC – Provincial to Bishop From Abzalon:The Spirit, through the Church, once again turns his gaze on our humble and vulnerable Congregation. The Pope has chosen and appointed Fr. Moacir Goulart de Figueredo, MSC (Curitiba—Brazil), with Episcopal dignity, as the Apostolic Vicar of San Miguel…
Sunday, 27 October 2024 23:03
Tess Ward OLSH, farewell from Wadeye
Tess Ward OLSH, farewell from Wadeye Tess has spent many years at Wadeye, has worked in Timor Leste and has served as Provincial of the Australian Province. From the Diocese of Darwin Today, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Sr Tess Ward, a woman whose life has been…
Friday, 25 October 2024 22:34
He Loved Us, Pope Francis’ Encyclical on Heart Spirituality
He Loved Us, Pope Francis’ Encyclical on Heart Spirituality The Coronavirus Jesus Pope Francis released a new encyclical Dilexit Nos (“He Loved Us”) on Thursday, calling for a renewed understanding of devotion to the Sacred Heart in the modern era and its many pressing challenges. It is almost 70 years…
Friday, 25 October 2024 08:05
Our Novices making their 30 Day Retreat
Our Novices making their 30 Day Retreat Our novices, Long and Nang, are at St Mary's Towers this month for their 30 Day Retreat. An invitation to support them in prayer during it final week. Thanks to the MSV Vocations Australia Facebook for the photos.
Wednesday, 23 October 2024 22:33
Around the MSC world
Around the MSC world Indonesia, see below The French Union novitiate. From Jonas Hassan Mouchi MSC (who studied in Sydney 7 years ago). He writes: You might have heard that our union noviciate has been transferred on the other side of Congo river in Congo Brazzaville country. We started…
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 22:11
Wireless Priest: Archibald Shaw and the Maritime Wireless Telegraph Company
Wireless Priest: Archibald Shaw and the Maritime Wireless Telegraph Company A strange episode in the early history of the province, Archibald Shaw, the first ordained priest of the province. For further information, Google the entry on Fr Shaw by J.F. McMahon for the Australian Dictionary of Biography and his…
Monday, 21 October 2024 22:03
Some post scripts to Jules Chevalier's anniversary, time differences
Some post scripts to Jules Chevalier's anniversary/ time differences From The MSC General House From our Vietnamese Community
Monday, 21 October 2024 07:44
Jules Chevalier Anniversary, 117 Years
Jules Chevalier Anniversary, 117 Years This year we have celebrated 200 years since the birth of Jules Chevalier, 1824. We will celebrate on December 8 170 years of the foundation of the Society, 1854. Today we remember the anniversary of Jules Chevalier’s death, 1907. Fr Piperon’s account: Towards midday…
Friday, 18 October 2024 23:17
Some Significant October Days for the Chevalier Family. 2024
Some Significant October Days for the Chevalier Family. 2024 Many of the significant October days are part of the life of Jules Chevalier, not only the anniversary of his death, October 21st but other days: his vision of the role of the laity in the MSC, his resignation, his anointing.…
Thursday, 17 October 2024 22:16
MSC Pacific Islands Province – ministry abroad
MSC Pacific Islands Province – ministry abroad Welcome to 3 MSC from Fiji – On Monday October 7, 2024, we Missionaries of the Sacred Heart USA welcomed “three kings” to our community in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. They are Dulunaqio Gaberiele, Tawaia Taaia and Kauvaetupu (Lomano) Maleselino from the MSC province…
Wednesday, 16 October 2024 22:39
2024 Annual Gathering of the Australian Laity of the Chevalier Family at St Mary’s Towers, Douglas Park, 20-22 September
2024 Annual Gathering of the Australian Laity of the Chevalier Family at St Mary’s Towers, Douglas Park, 20-22 September Theme: One in Heart, in Caring for our Common Home St Mary’s Towers in spring was once again the beautiful setting for the LCF annual gathering. While two participants attended…
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 22:39
MSC Mission Office, Roger Purcell MSC on the move
MSC Mission Office, Roger Purcell MSC on the move This year has been a year of travel for the work of the Mission Office to meet with our overseas people, especially the National Directors. To visit projects and the recipients, and to see potential projects. In all places there are…
Monday, 14 October 2024 22:27
Memorials of two of our recent deceased confreres
Memorials of two of our recent deceased confreres Arthur Stidwill MSC Arthur supplied in Lismore Diocese, the parish of Casino, A tribute to him by Fr Peter Slack, Naturally, I am sad but it is a strange sadness. Sad for myself that I will not see Arthur again, but…
Sunday, 13 October 2024 22:54
Downlands College, MSC Education today
Downlands College, MSC Education today Downlands Performing Arts PROMS on Saturday 19 October, starting at 5pm on the Downlands Front Lawn. This free event is open to all Downlands families, friends, and the local community. Come and be dazzled by our talented performing arts students as they showcase their passion,…
Saturday, 12 October 2024 09:59
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 150 years, celebrating the APA Safeguarding Conference
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 150 years, celebrating the APA Safeguarding Conference Today, our APA Safeguarding Conference officially ended. We began the day with a Eucharist hosted by Indonesia and celebrated by Fr. Kimi MSC. During the Eucharist, Sr. Philippa announced that the next APA Conference will…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 22:40
Multicultural celebration, St John’s Kippax.
Multicultural celebration, St John’s Kippax. Thanks to Marian England, Tru MSC and Chung MSC St John the Apostle Parish celebrated Migrants and Refugees Sunday with vibrant energy and rich cultural expression. The local African choir uplifted the 10:00 am Mass with their joyful music, creating an atmosphere of celebration…
Wednesday, 09 October 2024 22:22
RIP, Bishop Hugh Slattery MSC
RIP, Bishop Hugh Slattery MSC Bishop Emeritus Hugh Partick Slattery was born on the 10th of March 1934 in Nenagh in Co Tipperary, Ireland. Feeling the call to the priesthood he joined the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSCs) and was ordained a priest In 1958. In 1984…
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 22:32
Mass and funeral, Arthur Stidwill MSC
Mass and funeral, Arthur Stidwill MSC Mass at the Verius Chapel, Kensington Monastery Concelebrants Edmond Travers MSC preached Presence from St Mary's parish, Casino, where Arthur supplied for many years Burial at St Mary's Towers Graveside And thanks for John Walker MSC for photos
Monday, 07 October 2024 22:39
Stories from our MSC World
Stories from our MSC World INDIA Newly-elected Provincial Superior: Chinnappan John born 18.06.1976 Ordained 18.09.2004 First Vows 02.06.1998 from the Pondicherry-Cuddalore in the State of Tamil Nadu He has a Law Degree. Currently Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Bellandur Gate, Bangalore. AFRICAN…
Sunday, 06 October 2024 23:02
Annual MSC Education pilgrimage to Issoudun
Annual MSC Education pilgrimage to Issoudun From Anne McAtomney, Director, Chevalier Institute. The group gathered on the steps of the parish church of Notre Dame in Chatillon sur Indre, where Jules Chevalier spent several months as curate ahead of his time in Issoudun. Over the past seven days, staff from…
Saturday, 05 October 2024 07:30
Farewell to Len Helm MSC
Farewell to Len Helm MSC Mass celebrated in the chapel at St Mary's Towers, Douglas Park. Burial in the community cemetery The story behind this photo taken in Alice Springs is that Mother Therese had collected all the left over food from the plane journey and gave…
Thursday, 03 October 2024 22:58
Justice and Peace of the Chevalier Family, First Friday message
Justice and Peace of the Chevalier Family, First Friday message And an exhortation from Pope Francis
Wednesday, 02 October 2024 19:04
St. Therese Church, Moonah, Tasmania: Multicultural Celebration
St. Therese Church, Moonah, Tasmania: Multicultural Celebration With thanks to our PP, Bartha, Fr Partholomai Pani MSC, with us here from India. Last Sunday, September 29, our St. Therese community in Moonah gathered for a lively multicultural celebration that highlighted the diverse cultures within our congregation. The event, fittingly titled…
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 19:28
RIP. Sr. Kathleen Houlihan MSC
RIP. Sr. Kathleen Houlihan (Sr. M. Giuseppe) Born: 15.04.1928 Kew, Vic. Australia First Profession: 26.01.1955 Mary’s Mount, Balwyn Entered Eternal Life: 20.09.2024 Hawthorn East, Vic. Australia Sr. Kathleen was born in Melbourne in the suburb of Kew to parents Thomas and Ivy Houlihan. Kath, as we affectionately called…
Monday, 30 September 2024 21:38
Khoi's Report
Khoi's Report MSC APIA CONFERENCE - BANGALORE, INDIA, 22-28 September 2024 ‘Hearts Burning With Missionary Zeal’ Attendance from the Australian Province for this APIA including Kimi Vunivesilevu (on behalf of Stephen Hackett, the Provincial Superior), Claude Mostowik (JPIC representative), Danh Doan and Khoi Nguyen (Formation representatives), Quy Bui (Safeguarding…
Sunday, 29 September 2024 21:04
RIP, Arthur Stidwill MSC
RIP, Arthur Stidwill MSC Stephen Hackett has written that Arthur Stidwill died a short time ago. He was 94 years old, had been a vowed MSC for 56 years and a priest for 53 years. May he rest in peace. At the celebration of 50 years or ordination at St…
Saturday, 28 September 2024 07:44
MSC Mission Office, events and travel contacts
MSC Mission Office, events and travel contacts An event: Celebration of the 45th anniversary of Independence of PNG, held at the Monastery, Kensington. Roger Purcell MSC, director, making contacts in Indonesia And Congo
Friday, 27 September 2024 08:51
Apia India 2024 - celebration
Apia India 2024 - celebration Shall we dance... An unexpected talent from our Novice Master The photos are from the Facebook page of the Province of the Pacific
